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How far is Akulivik from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Akulivik (Akulivik Airport) is 1723 miles / 2773 kilometers / 1497 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Akulivik (AKV) is 2651 miles / 4267 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 21 minutes.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Akulivik Airport

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Distance from Castlegar to Akulivik

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Castlegar to Akulivik. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1723.077 miles
  • 2773.023 kilometers
  • 1497.313 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1718.119 miles
  • 2765.045 kilometers
  • 1493.005 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Castlegar to Akulivik?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Akulivik Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Akulivik Airport (AKV)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Akulivik generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Castlegar to Akulivik

See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Akulivik Airport (AKV).

Airport information

Origin West Kootenay Regional Airport
City: Castlegar
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCG
ICAO Code: CYCG
Coordinates: 49°17′47″N, 117°37′55″W
Destination Akulivik Airport
City: Akulivik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: AKV
ICAO Code: CYKO
Coordinates: 60°49′6″N, 78°8′54″W